282 Chester Avenue, San Francisco
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Quick answers
- Does 282 Chester Avenue have open permits or code violations?
- San Francisco Department of Building Inspection lists 9 permits, 2 not closed, and 0 violations.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in San Francisco County?
- $1,249,125 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 282 Chester Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated earthquake risk.
Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner.
- Otc alterations permit May 2019Complete
Reroof
- Otc alterations permit Feb 2016Complete
To add two bedrooms, two full bathroom & laundry room on existing ground floor per plan.
- Otc alterations permit Oct 2013Complete
Replace counter top sink faucet & garbage disposal, no structural changes
- Otc alterations permit Aug 2011Complete
Remodel kitchen. change cabinets, sink, floor tile, granite coutner tops. all new lighting must comply with cec 150 k 8. no strucutral work
- Otc alterations permit Mar 2001Complete
Construct a wall to cover laundry area & make a room as a accessory, play room, add 1 bath room
- Otc alterations permit May 1999Complete
To comply with correction items per app #9900383
- Otc alterations permit Dec 1994Expired
Reroofing
- Otc alterations permit Jun 1989Expired
Vinyl siding to back
- Additions alterations or repairs Aug 1988Complete
Proposed alteration to exist ground floor
San Francisco Department of Building Inspection
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: earthquake. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
2 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: San Francisco Golf Course, 1300 Junipero Serra Blvd (600 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Brownfield site
1,550 ft
Habitat For Humanity De Long Street Properties Habitat For Humanity Parcel 8 and 2 more within half a mile. Former industrial land in EPA's cleanup and reuse program.
EPA ACRES Brownfields
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
2,200 ft
Ortega (Jose) Elementary (2,200 ft), Woodrow Wilson Elementary (3,050 ft), Westlake Elementary (3,350 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
8.2 mi
San Francisco International (SFO). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,249,125
San Francisco County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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- $141,446
- median household income
- 19.6%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 38%
- households that own their home
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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